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Highly specialized sensors suitable for hydrogen are used to monitor safety-relevant parameters at hydrogen refueling stations. If malfunctions or anomalies occur, control systems can automatically take measures to prevent hazards.
Every second, the high-speed stacker from VAF positions a membrane electrode assembly and a bipolar plate. The fact that fuel cell stacks can be produced so quickly and precisely is primarily due to a workpiece carrier individually adapted to the product.
Methane plasma pyrolysis produces low-CO2 hydrogen at high temperatures and – it is hoped – at low cost. The Berlin-based company Graforce is testing the process in Austria, but sees the main market outside Europe.
The climate-friendly production of iron and steel is expected to become an important application area for hydrogen. The Finnish company Metso is introducing a technology that also enables the reduction of lower-grade iron ores with hydrogen.
Trafag has launched the EXNT 8292 Ex pressure transmitter, a certified device designed for hazardous areas, hydrogen infrastructure, and marine applications. The transmitter converts pressure into a standardized electrical signal, enabling safe and accurate monitoring in critical environments.
The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) has launched a pilot plant for the production of Solid Oxide Cells (SOC) using 3D printing. The technology aims to accelerate the industrial production of highly efficient fuel cells and electrolysers.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials (IWM) and the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are jointly developing a model for predicting the lifetime of materials in hydrogen applications. The aim is to achieve faster and more cost-effective qualification of components.
The fluidics specialist Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has been awarded the "Supplier of the Year Award" 2025 in the "Innovation" category by the technology group GEA. The award recognises, among other things, support in the development of new applications and the strategic focus on efficiency and sustainability.
With the completion of the H2GO and FRHY projects, the Fraunhofer IWU's H2 reference factory is fully operational. It aims to enable the industrial mass production of electrolysers and fuel cells, thereby significantly reducing costs.
The classification society DNV has granted Hycamite an Approval in Principle for a hydrogen system to be used on LNG ships. The technology is based on the thermocatalytic decomposition of methane and enables CO2-free hydrogen production on board.
Additives play a central role in the commercialization of renewable methanol as an alternative fuel. New developments improve ignition behavior, lubrication, and corrosion protection—making the fuel ready for use in shipping and heavy-duty transport.
Anyone who wants to develop fuel cells needs more than just product knowledge – in-depth expertise in manufacturing technology is also crucial. Robert Atkinson, head of the hydrogen unit in Factory Automation, explains how Siemens supports customers with its extensive experience in production technology.
How can hydrogen be compressed more efficiently—without moving parts and with minimal energy losses? In conversation with H2international, David Colomar, CEO of the French company Eifhytec, explains the principle of thermochemical compression. The technology replaces traditional mechanical compression and was awarded the hy-fcell Award 2025 in the category Products & Markets. Colomar explains how the process works and what advantages it can offer in the storage and transport of hydrogen.
Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies has commissioned the Griesemann Group with the planning and construction of what it claims to be the world's largest plant for releasing hydrogen from Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC). The plant is expected to provide up to five tonnes of green hydrogen per day in Vohburg from 2028.
H2 Powercell, headquartered in Emsdetten, specialises in modular hydrogen systems for stationary applications, offering plug-and-play solutions for energy supply, backup power, and combined heat and power.
ABB is presenting the HyQ PCI880 at the Hydrogen Technology Expo in Hamburg, Germany. This is a new liquid-cooled IGBT rectifier for supplying power to electrolysers for green hydrogen production. The product is being presented as an exclusive preview module.
According to the company, the DC-DC converters BDC668 and BDC688 from Brusa are close to series production but are already available for purchase. In principle, the bidirectional devices can increase or decrease direct current voltage, enabling a wide range of applications. However, the designated...
The micro valve type 7024 from Schubert & Salzer Control Systems is now also available with a socket-weld connection. This is intended to facilitate leak-free installation in high-pressure applications.
The needle valve itself has been available since 2024. It is designed for applications where very...
In June, the French company Vallourec received certification for its Delphy storage system. It targets the technological gap between small pressure vessels and large cavern storage facilities and is primarily intended for industrial customers.
How can hydrogen be produced economically together with basic chemicals? This question, along with the technological possibilities up to implementation, was investigated by the project “AblaPyro”, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) – with promising results.
Stoba develops processes and machinery that enable suppliers to serve industrial companies. CSO Philippe Schwenger spoke with H2international about his long-term perspective on the hydrogen market.
Raw material recycling is a crucial step towards sustainable economic activity. However, it depends on many framework conditions. One of them: How valuable is the platinum that can be recovered from a fuel cell?
Can reticular materials serve as hydrogen storage systems in the future? After years of research into this question, a start-up in California is now testing the use of such innovative solid-state storage systems in drones and e-bikes. If upscaling is successful, these storage systems could be used across the entire mobility sector.
Political shifts on the one hand and rapid advances in battery technology on the other are making life difficult for fuel cell technology. Manufacturers are pinning their hopes on heavy-duty transport and, in some cases, on stationary applications.
Sometimes we plan our cover stories well in advance. And sometimes they simply find us – as was the case this time. Races featuring fuel cells and hydrogen engines are intended to accelerate technical development while also making the topic more appealing – and they have become increasingly common...
